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    Remembering Brendan Sargeant: Australia’s Premier Strategist
    • Feb 16
    • 3 min

    Remembering Brendan Sargeant: Australia’s Premier Strategist

    By Robbin Laird FEATURED STORY Remembering Brendan Sargeant: Australia's Premier Strategist | Defense.info This is a piece I never wanted...
    EOIs Open: Join the Central Blue team
    • Aug 25, 2021
    • 2 min

    EOIs Open: Join the Central Blue team

    The Central Blue editorial team is seeking Expressions of Interest to join the team. Who are we? The Central Blue is an online forum...
    Next Generation Autonomous Systems: Final Report - Dr Robbin Laird
    • Jun 9, 2021
    • 3 min

    Next Generation Autonomous Systems: Final Report - Dr Robbin Laird

    Dr Robbin Laird, Next Generation Autonomous Systems: A Williams Foundation Special Report, 9 June 2021 In this report, the key themes...
    Defence Industry and Working with Defence in Shaping a Way Ahead for Autonomous Systems
    • Jun 7, 2021
    • 8 min

    Defence Industry and Working with Defence in Shaping a Way Ahead for Autonomous Systems

    Dr Robbin Laird, Defence Industry and Working with Defence in Shaping a Way Ahead for Autonomous Systems, 8 June 2021 Link to the article...
    The Australian Army, Navy and Air Force Shape a Way Ahead for the Inclusion of Autonomous Systems
    • Jun 4, 2021
    • 12 min

    The Australian Army, Navy and Air Force Shape a Way Ahead for the Inclusion of Autonomous Systems

    Dr Robbin Laird, The Australian Army, Navy and Air Force Shape a Way Ahead for the Inclusion of Autonomous Systems, 5 June 2021 Link to...
    Perspectives on the Introduction of Autonomous Systems into Combat
    • Jun 3, 2021
    • 3 min

    Perspectives on the Introduction of Autonomous Systems into Combat

    Dr Robbin Laird, Perspectives on the Introduction of Autonomous Systems into Combat, 4 June 2021 Link to article Perspectives on the...
    Shaping the Way Ahead for Robotic and Autonomous Systems and ADF Force Development
    • May 31, 2021
    • 6 min

    Shaping the Way Ahead for Robotic and Autonomous Systems and ADF Force Development

    Dr Robbin Laird, Shaping the Way Ahead for Robotic and Autonomous Systems and ADF Force Development, 1 June 2021 Link to article Shaping...
    The Integrated Distributed Maritime Force: The Impact of Maritime Autonomous Systems
    • May 28, 2021
    • 5 min

    The Integrated Distributed Maritime Force: The Impact of Maritime Autonomous Systems

    Dr Robbin Laird, The Integrated Distributed Maritime Force: The Impact of Maritime Autonomous Systems, 29 May 2021 Link to article The...
    The Quest for Next Generation Autonomous Systems: Impact on Reshaping Australian Defence Forces
    • May 25, 2021
    • 7 min

    The Quest for Next Generation Autonomous Systems: Impact on Reshaping Australian Defence Forces

    Dr Robbin Laird The Quest for Next Generation Autonomous Systems: Impact on Reshaping Australian Defence Forces, Defense.info 25 May 2021...
    FCAS Next Steps: May 2021 UPDATE,  Second Line of Defense - By Pierre Tran
    • May 18, 2021
    • 1 min

    FCAS Next Steps: May 2021 UPDATE, Second Line of Defense - By Pierre Tran

    By Pierre Tran FCAS Next Steps: May 2021 - UPDATE Second Line of Defense 19 May 2021 Paris – France, Germany and Spain have agreed to the...
    Conference: Next Generation Autonomous Systems - Program and Presentations
    • Apr 12, 2021
    • 3 min

    Conference: Next Generation Autonomous Systems - Program and Presentations

    Next Generation Autonomous Systems National Gallery of Australia 8 April 2021 Final Report Dr Robbin Laird Coming soon Synopsis and...
    The Strategic Shift and the Role of Airpower: A Discussion with Ben Lambeth - Dr Robbin Laird
    • Apr 9, 2021
    • 5 min

    The Strategic Shift and the Role of Airpower: A Discussion with Ben Lambeth - Dr Robbin Laird

    Dr Robbin Laird The Strategic Shift and the Role of Airpower: A Discussion with Ben Lambeth Second Line of Defense, 10 April 2021 I have...
    Book - Joint by Design: The Evolution of Australian Defence Strategy
    • Jan 31, 2021
    • 3 min

    Book - Joint by Design: The Evolution of Australian Defence Strategy

    Dr Robbin Laird, Joint by Design: The Evolution of Australian Defence Strategy. 24 December 2020 Link to book details Joint by Design:...
    Joint by Design: The Evolution of Australian Defence Strategy - book by Dr Robbin Laird
    • Dec 21, 2020
    • 3 min

    Joint by Design: The Evolution of Australian Defence Strategy - book by Dr Robbin Laird

    Second Line of Defense have published our latest book which is entitled, Joint By Design: The Evolution of Australian Defence Strategy....
    • Sep 14, 2020
    • 1 min

    Vale Air Marshal David Evans AC, DSO, AFC (Ret'd)

    Vale Air Marshal David Evans AC, DSO, AFC (Ret'd)
    • Jul 19, 2020
    • 1 min

    SRWF Interview with CAF: Air Force Strategic Intent

    Williams Foundation Chair Geoff Brown Interviews CAF on Air Force Strategic Intent.
    • Jun 28, 2020
    • 3 min

    Call for Submissions: Robotics and Autonomous Systems 2040

    Call for Submissions: Robotics and Autonomous Systems 2040 – The Central Blue, The Forge, and Grounded Curiosity
    • Jun 19, 2020
    • 1 min

    Williams Foundation Website Upgrade

    New website launched
    • Oct 30, 2019
    • 2 min

    Conference: The Requirements of Fifth Generation Manoeuvre - Final Report

    Dr Robbin Laird Final Report: The Requirements of Fifth Generation Manoeuvre October 2019
    • Mar 27, 2018
    • 1 min

    Williams Foundation Research Fellow Announced

    On 21 March the Williams Foundation was proud to welcome Dr Robbin Laird as a Williams Foundation Fellow. The Board thanks Dr Laird for...
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